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NBF 224

1961 Humber Snipe

Blue Petrol 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,074 mi
Last recorded5,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Humber Snipe51,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 224
MakeHumber
ModelSnipe
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,965cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 5,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front jacking points corroded

oil leaks

play in steering system

Pass 28 Jun 2016 3,503 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 3,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 341 miles

nearside rear wheel binding

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,681 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills poorly repaired

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,678 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills poorly repaired

fuel cap seal perished

o/s wiper loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,319 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

indicator stalk does not hold in position but still works

nearside outer sill has slight corossion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

indicator stalk does not hold in position but still works

nearside outer sill has slight corossion

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,116 miles

How Reliable is the Humber Snipe?

Based on 742 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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NBF 224 is a 1961 Humber Snipe in Blue with a 2,965cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Humber Snipe models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 51,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Humber Snipe fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBF 224, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Humber Snipe typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Humber Snipe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NBF 224 registered?

NBF 224 is a 1961 Humber Snipe, first registered on 27 June 1961.

Is NBF 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 224 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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